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This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

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Job Organization Context:

With the support of the National Nutrition Cluster Coordination Team and under the supervision of the National Cluster Coordinator, the Information Management Specialist will be responsible for providing support to the Nutrition Cluster at the national level as well as on the sub-national levels in South Sudan on information management. The IM Specialists will collect and organize data on nutrition sector/cluster coverage and programming results and then produce and share information on the response, showing results, gaps and trends with cluster partners and the Cluster Lead Agency to facilitate a timely and effective nutrition response and demonstrate whether results and impact are achieved or not.

How can you make a difference?

The Information Management Specialists will facilitate a timely and effective Nutrition response in South Sudan and ensure that the capacity of national institutions is strengthened to respond to and coordinate emergency nutrition interventions that demonstrate results and impact achieved. The purpose of this post is to manage the collection, analysis and sharing of information that is important for the Cluster partners to make informed (evidence-based) strategic decisions.

Key functions/accountabilities:

Supporting service delivery/outputs:

  • In consultation with Cluster partners and State/Sub-national Focal Points, State/Sub-national Cluster Coordinators/Co-coordinator, identify key humanitarian IM products, develop/adapt templates for collecting this information, support the cluster and the cluster partners in producing a consolidated g IM product in a periodical manner.
  • Support OCHA & Cluster coordination team in conducting the mapping of all current and potential actors– government, national and international humanitarian organizations as well as national institutions, the private sector through the provision of regular inputs/updates on the clusters 3/4/5 W’s (Who, What, Where, When and for Whom) matrix, cluster priority response matrix and other tools.
  • Facilitate information flow between the cluster and cluster partner programs by clearly outlining how data is collected, collated and analyzed, and facilitate the identification of information gap gaps geographically and programmatically.
  • Assist in developing mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery based on existing data and proactively strive for effective methods of acquiring data from the relevant stakeholders to fill the information gap.
  • Support the cluster coordination team in organizing and participating in regular cluster coordination meetings aim at information sharing for appropriate coordination between all nutrition humanitarian partners.

  • Prepare cluster meeting minutes and circulate the cluster meeting outputs, presentations &

    minutes.

  • Regularly update and maintain a contact list of all nutrition cluster partners and working groups.

  • Web development - Maintenance

    • In consultation with partners, identify what information should be stored on the website and what information should be shared via other means such as ex. mail or shared folder in situations where sensitive information is not recommended for sharing through the cluster website.
    • Timely initiation and maintenance of the Nutrition cluster website by uploading key documents and information relevant to nutrition cluster activities.
    • In case the website needs to be restructured, take a lead role in such a restructuring by requesting OCHA support and communicate any website issues to OCHA
    • Conduct regular review of the website and remove old information that are no longer relevant from the website

Informing strategic decision-making of the HC/HCT for the humanitarian response

  • Manage an inventory of database that contains relevant documents on the humanitarian situation (multi-sectorial assessments, nutrition surveys, and SMART surveys, assessment reports of other relevant clusters such as WASH, Food Security, Health, Protection etc., and other relevant information).
  • Provide IM support for the preparation of the HNO and nutrition situation analysis”. By the use of GIS for geographic data management, analysis and production, compile the data and create maps in a timely manner and as needed to assist the nutrition cluster activities as well as partners and other stakeholders. Produce maps but not limited to the following products:

  • Operational presence

  • NiE interventions coverage
  • Nutrition priority/response/gap maps
  • Survey coverage/results maps
  • Other maps as agreed by the partners

Prioritization, grounded in response analysis, and Core cluster function

  • Work with Cluster partners to keep and maintain an up-to-date database and information for nutrition programming. Make this information available to facilitate planning and to facilitate impact assessment of the cluster response by the cluster and other stakeholders. Update the database and reporting tools structure as needed, aligning with revisions of the Flash Appeal / Humanitarian Response Plan.
  • Together with the cluster coordinator/co-coordinator, estimate both geographic and programmatic coverage of programmes and produce coverage maps. Update inputs for mapping formats as needed to support the continues review of the nutrition cluster activities.
  • Support and provide input into the preparation of situation reports with emphasis on cluster achievements by providing relevant and up to date information
  • Compile regular inputs on the emergency affected areas for the national/subnational level cluster with the expected outputs which included but not limited to:
    • Cluster meeting support material (e.g., maps, CMAM data)
    • Cluster bulletins/newsletter/dashboards
    • Nutrition cluster operational planning/response matrix
    • Monthly/weekly summaries of nutrition activities for required situation reports (sitreps) and for programming.
    • Provide 3/4/5 W’s and other data to OCHA as requested
  • Support the nutrition cluster in developing regular decentralized data and information based on agreed outputs and share this information with stakeholders through a website or similar means e.g. through dashboards and newsletters or bulletins.
  • Work with Cluster partners to identify information gaps at national and sub-national levels and propose ways to bridge information gaps
  • Work with the OCHA Information Management Specialist to develop appropriate supportive IM strategies for intercluster collaboration.
  • Provide information management support in calculating the caseload for NiE interventions.
  • Support the cluster in the development a framework for the monitoring and evaluation of the cluster response plan and support the development of indicators that cluster needs to monitor, linked to the response plan.
  • Where applicable, participate in the Intercluster IMWG and represent the interests of Nutrition Cluster in it.

Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the cluster strategy and results

  • Undertake regular monitoring visits to review the responses and provide oversite for quality control for partners reporting.
  • In consultation with partners, develop/adapt and roll out monitoring and reporting system for the nutrition cluster, in line with the Cluster Response Plan. Review the system each time Cluster Response Plan is modified to ensure that the system is able to capture newly identified indicators.
  • In collaboration with the Cluster coordinators, rectify any gaps identified in reporting against the Nutrition Cluster indicators of the service delivery (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) by regularly communicating and discussing the gaps with cluster partners and providing technical support aim at enhancing timely and quality reporting.
  • Work with cluster partners on reporting sex and age disaggregated data, that should inform Nutrition Cluster analysis.
  • Maintain/streamline monthly & weekly collection of reports from partners; work with partners to identify issues with regards to reporting and devise ways to solve them together with cluster partners

Build National Capacity Building for Preparedness and Contingency Planning:

  • Promote and provide training and capacity building activities of the Nutrition Cluster partners for reporting, use of the IM outputs, etc.
  • Support the cluster coordination team and cluster partners in preparedness and contingency planning: consolidation of inputs by partners for the ERP, maintenance/update of the nutrition database to ensure quick access to data for analysis, and other IM tools, etc.

Accountability to Affected Population:

Support the cluster coordination team and cluster partners in setting up and maintaining a cluster complaint and feedback mechanism based on the inputs/guidance provided and feedback regularly to the cluster partners.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education

  • Master's degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences or any discipline related to Information Management from an accredited academic institution or equal experience.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Information Management, including a minimum of two to three years of experience in emergency humanitarian operations.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel or MS Access (e.g., pivot tables and functions); proven technical expertise for managing data capture and storage, for analyzing diverse datasets, and presenting information in understandable tables, charts, graphs and reports; knowledge of establishing and managing basic websites (e.g., UNOCHA’s Humanitarian Response platform).
  • Proven skills in using map-making packages, data visualizing (e.g. Tableau), web design and software development, Arc GIS or any other mapping software are an asset.
  • Knowledge of cluster approach, UN System, and NGO humanitarian community is considered an asset.

Language Requirements

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities)

  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
  • Works Collaboratively with others (1)
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
  • Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
  • Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Technical Knowledge

  • Data, information and knowledge management
  • Database system management
  • Geospatial and mapping productions
  • Familiarity with the humanitarian action and cluster approach and able to engage with cluster participants, understand their cluster-specific IM needs.
  • The ability to lead assessment processes is an advantage

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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